Over the past two decades, Ava DuVernay has emerged one of Hollywood’s most prominent directors, earning recognition for work spanning independent cinema and major studio productions. Her projects ...

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Summer is in full swing, and the calendar reflected it this week. From New York to Los Angeles and beyond, celebrities stepped out for premieres, special events, and a few major sporting moments.

At press time, Michael is still dominating theaters across the country. Audiences (especially our people) showed up in full, drawn by the music, the performances, and the chance to see Michael Jackson ...

At its best, flags can be powerful symbols. Flags can represent pride, hope, resilience, history, and the future. At the worst, they are symbols of hate and can incite fear and trigger trauma.

Happy Friday, folks. Another week has come and gone, which means it’s time for a fresh batch of music from some of your favorite artists. Whether you're looking for something new to sit with this ...

While October 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the Black Panther Party of Self-Defense, the history, the lessons and the impact remain with us. Created by Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton in 1966, the ...

In today's economy, not only is your network your net worth, but it's also a means of survival. Who you know, where you spend your time, and what you do with those precious moments outside of work may ...

As we celebrate Sha'Carri Richardson, the stylish 21-year-old track champ who won hearts during the Olympic trials, we also want to honor the late Florence "Flo-Jo" Griffith-Joyner. Joyner was also a ...

Marques Houston recently sharing the news of his baptism to complete his conversion to the Jehovah’s Witness faith surprised a few of his fans and got the Internet buzzing about celebrities and ...

If you are one of those people who just cannot get themselves to save money for a rainy day, a sou-sou may be just what you need to build up that little nest egg you have heard your girlfriends brag ...

Saturday night at the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture brought together several generations of R&B for the second installment of the Evening Concert Series. From rising stars to seasoned veterans, the ...